Does US Air Force pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, US Air Force employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at US Air Force. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at US Air Force?

79% of US Air Force employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated US Air Force 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at US Air Force?

Security Forces (419) , Crew Chief (385) , Avionics Technician (358) , E5 - Air Force - Staff Sergeant (328) , Program Manager (321) , Officer (315) , Intelligence Analyst (292) , Aircraft Mechanic (289) , Enlisted Military (272) , Superintendent (250) , E4 - Air Force - Senior Airman (228) , Pilot (209) , E7 - Air Force - Master Sergeant (180) , Aircraft Maintenance Technician (177) , Project Manager (170)

What are the pros of working at US Air Force according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great and long lasting if you stay in long enough for VA be if it’s & GI bill" ((in 4133 reviews)); "Good pay and benifits for a job that can be done right out of high school." ((in 1242 reviews)); "The Air Force is great for people looking for a structured life style and for direction in life." ((in 1068 reviews)); "The job security is great and supporting the nation's Air Force is a great honor." ((in 1057 reviews)); "This is a great opportunity to serve your country and do great things for your nation." ((in 896 reviews))

What are the cons of working at US Air Force according to real employee reviews?

"There can be long hours and extended periods where you are away from your family." ((in 1518 reviews)); "Move often and a range of good and bad leadership" ((in 1189 reviews)); "Deployments and possibly long hours away from family." ((in 598 reviews)); "absolutely ridiculous hours no work life balance consumes your entire life" ((in 389 reviews)); "If you have poor management they do not hold people accountable and that can become a very frustrating situation." ((in 298 reviews))

What are employees saying about US Air Force layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about US Air Force layoffs and their outlook for job security at US Air Force in 2026.

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4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(31,285 total reviews)

Gen. David L. Goldfein

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Career opportunities

3.8

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

US Air Force has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 31,285 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The US Air Force employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

31K reviews

4.0

Jun 2, 2026

Decent workplace with long hours and mid-level pay

Aerospace engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent people to work with, secure, good leave and benefits

Cons

Long hours, mid level pay, have to live in a semi remote area

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

USAF > better than the other branches

Senior enlisted leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Treats you better than the other military branches.

Cons

Travel is required (deployments) and you'll have to leave your family.

4.0

Jun 2, 2026

Positive work environment with good benefits, but restricted freedom

Officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work environment, healthcare, pay, college tuition assistance.

Cons

You are not free to leave when you wish.

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